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Animal Control Warden

DeKalb County, Illinois
DeKalb, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$19.66 - $21.63 an hour

Benefits

Wellness program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Pension plan
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
Customer communication
Dog handling
Data entry
Local ordinances

Full Job Description

The DeKalb County Health Department is seeking a full-time Animal Control Warden. The Animal Control Warden serves in DeKalb County's Animal Control Program as a member of the Health Protection Team under the Health Protection Director. Ideal candidates will have previous enforcement experience as well as experience handling animals.

Responsibilities

Apprehends/impounds stray dogs and attempts to identify/notify owners of the impounded dog.
Investigates reports of inhumane and cruel treatment of animals and refers to appropriate officials.
Interacts with internal/external customers in potential high stress scenarios in a professional manner.
Responds to bat related calls and assists with capturing bats for potential testing.
Prepare and store animal samples for testing through at the state laboratory as needed or required.
Prepares and maintains records and files in accordance with state and local law and Department policy.
Works with local and state law enforcement agencies regarding animal control concerns.
Attends and participates in required meetings and activities.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

Requires high school education, data entry experience and previous experience in the handling of animals (dogs, cats, wildlife).
Requires the ability to understand and enforce the Illinois Animal Control Act and applicable provisions of state/local laws and ordinances.
Must be physically fit and able to lift 70 pounds.
Requires excellent communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Requires the ability to remain professional in all situations.
Requires the ability to function independently.
Biweekly on-call shifts are required including weekends and holidays.
Must be a resident of DeKalb County, Illinois.

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Health and Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance (Employee Contribution Required) or Buyout Option.
Term Life Insurance
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension (Employee Contribution Required)
Annual Paid Time Off- starting at 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13.5 holidays
This is an AFSCME Bargaining Unit position
Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Schedule:

Day Shift
Monday-Friday
Biweekly on-call hours are required, including weekends and holidays

Work Location: In Person

Paper applications are available upon request at the DeKalb County Health Department front desk.

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